Window-sash holder



J 7, 1927' R. H. SHELTON I WINDOW SASH HOLDER Filed Aug. 19, 1925Patented June 7, 1927.

UNITED STATES.

ROBERT'H. SHELTON, OF DUR ANT, OKLAHOMA.

WINDOW-SASH HOLDER.

Application filed August 19, 1925. Serial No. 51,181.

The present invention relates to a combined sash holder and latch, theprimary object of the invention being to provide a de vice for latchinga window sash in various positions of adjustment, the latching devicebeing such as to support the window, eliminating the use of windowweights and cords.

An important object of the invention is to provide a device ofthischaracter which will set up a binding action between the window sash andits frame, reducing the strain directed to the locking device to theminimum.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of adevicewhich maybe readily and easily applied to window constructions, bypersons unfamiliar with mechanics.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as thedescription proceeds, the invention resides in the combination andarrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafterdescribed and claimed, it being understood that changes in the preciseembodiment of the invention within the scope of what is claimed, withoutdeparting from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawing:

Figure 1 is an elevational view illustrating a window as supplied with aholding and latching device constructed in accordance with theinvention.

Figure 2 is an elevational view of the keeper forming a part of theinvention.

Figure 3 is an elevational view illustrating a modified form of keeper.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference character 5 indicatesa window frame in which the sash 6 moves, the sash 6 being of thesliding type and movable in guideways formed in the frame.

The fastener and latching device forming the essence of the inventionembodies a bracket member 7 which is provided with an opening toaccommodate one end of the rod 8 which as shown is relatively long andis mounted in the bracket in such a way asto permit the same to swingwith respect thereto.

The reference character 9 indicates the keeper that is carried by thewindow sash and which embodies a shank 10 formed with a head 11 thatfits within an opening provided in the plate 12, the shank 10 beingherein dislosed, may be made mounted to pivot within the opening. Anopening is also the reception of the rod 8, there being provided threads13 at the outer end of the shank 10 for the reception of the winged nutl t-that may be screwed down to engage the rod and hold the rod againstmovement with respect to the keeper.

As illustrated by Figure 3, the keeper is especially designed for use inconnection with wooden frames, and embodies a shank 15 formed with aright angled lower end 16 having an opening to receive the screw 17 tohold the keeper to the window frame.

In this form of the invention, the rod which is indicated at 18 operatesthrough an opening at the base of the threaded portion of the shank 16and is engaged by the winged nut 19 to set up a binding action betweenthe rod and its opening to prevent movement thereof.

From the foregoing it will be seen that when the winged nut has beenmoved to set up the binding action as described, the weight of thewindow will cause the window to move laterally, setting up a bindingaction between one edge of the window sash and the guideway in which itmoves, in a manner as shown by Figure 1 of the drawing, to the end thatthis binding action will act to restrict movement of the window sash andtransfer to a degree, the weight of the window sash, from the keeper andsecuring device,'to the edge of the window sash.

I claim In combination with a sliding window sash, and the frame inwhich the sash operates, a bracket member secured to the window frame, arod pivotally mounted in the bracket, a plate having an opening, securedto the lower rail of the sash, a shank having a head positioned in theopening of the plate and adapted to pivot with respect to the plate,said shank having an opening extending transversely therethrough, andhaving a threaded portion adjacent to the opening, said rod adapted topass through the opening of the shank, and a winged nut on the threadedportion of the shank to engage the rod to clamp the rod to the shank.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto afiixedmy signature.

ROBERT H. SHELTON.

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